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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

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A homely, detached lodge placed close to Constantine in Cornwall. Open-plan. Hot tub. Countryside views. Near Falmouth. (Ref. 983741)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 3 nights From £622

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  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

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A well-positioned, three-bedroom home resting in Mevagissey, Cornwall. Stunning sea views. Close to amenities and the beach. Family and pet-friendly. Ground-floor accommodation. Enclosed patio. St Austell 5.9 miles; Truro 14.9 miles. (Ref. 1112178)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights From £552

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

    Perfect

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A stunning, reverse-level villa overlooking the Blue-Flag beach at Carbis Bay. Open-plan living. Contemporary finish. 4K Smart TV. St Ives 2.2 miles. (Ref. 1128026)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights From £984

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.4

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Delightful characterful holiday home in a quiet location in Port Isaac. Spacious accommodation with sea views and original features. Port Isaac Harbour 5 minutes walk. Wadebridge 8 miles. (Ref. 1080574)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 3 nights From £594

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

    Perfect

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Cornish Views is an immaculate, detached barn conversion set in the hamlet of Black Rock, Cornwall. Elevated country views. Pet free. Off-road parking. Camborne 3.7 miles; Helston 6.1 miles. (Ref. 1145027)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 3 nights From £391

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

    Perfect

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The Old Milking Parlour is a lovely single-storey cottage in Par, Cornwall, with great countryside views, is close to the beach and several amenities. Charlestown 2.2 miles; St Austell 2.9 miles; Fowey 4.9 miles. (Ref. 1166102)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • 5% off - Wed 1st Jul to 31st Jul 2026


for 3 nights From £377

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

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This magnificent, one-bedroom holiday home rests in Trenear near Rame, Cornwall. Smart TV. Woodburning stove. Open plan. Off-road parking. Carnkie 3.1 miles; Helston 3.7 miles; Penryn 9.4 miles. (Ref. 1064689)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights From £376

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9

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A superb, contemporary barn conversion set in a small holding in Trenear near Helston. Open-plan living. Eco heating. Enclosed garden patio. Countryside location. Helston 3.8 miles; Porthleven 6.8 miles. (Ref. 1064687)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights From £405

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0

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A stunning, three-bedroom farmhouse enjoying sea views in Bollowal near St Just, Cornwall. Luxury. Hot tub. Pet-friendly. Cinema room. Sea views. Contemporary. Penzance 8 miles; St Ives 15 miles. (Ref. 1136807)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights From £1438

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

    Perfect

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A contemporary, three-bedroom cottage resting near to Gweek, Cornwall. Family-friendly. Ground-floor living. Countryside views. Stylish. EV charging point. Helston 4.5 miles; Lizard 9.1 miles; Falmouth 11 miles. (Ref. 1119878)

  • Wi-fi
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights From £669

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

    Perfect

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This wonderful, semi-detached cottage is perched in a cliffside location in Trebarwith Strand near Tintagel, Cornwall. Stunning views. Woodburning stove. Near a beach. Camelford 4.7 miles; Wadebridge 11.9 miles. (Ref. 1127185)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Sky TV


for 3 nights From £760

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

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A splendid holiday home attached to the owner's property, making a brilliant base for a family or couples to explore the coast of Cornwall. Child-friendly. WiFi. Private terrace with barbecue. Penzance 7.6 miles. (Ref. 1010520)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • 5% off - Sat 29th Aug to 5th Sep 2026


for 3 nights From £478

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

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Crab Pot Cottage is a lovely, four-bedroom holiday home resting in Porthleven, Cornwall. Harbour views. Close to beach. Close to amenities. Penzance 12.8 miles; Falmouth 15.6 miles; St. Ives 17 miles. (Ref. 1140490)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights From £810

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.5

    Outstanding

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12 Tintagel Terrace is a stylish, four-bedroom abode residing in Port Isaac, Cornwall. Close to amenities and a beach. Sea views. En-suite bedrooms. Off-road parking. Polzeath 6.5 miles; Padstow 16.5 miles (Ref. 1133144)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights From £934

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

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Carn Brea, a pleasing studio-style annexe in the town of Redruth, Cornwall boasting a hot tub, outdoor shower, Smart TV and is near plenty of amenities. Falmouth 13.9 miles; St Ives 15.3 miles. (Ref. 1176833)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 3 nights From £442

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

    Perfect

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A charming white stone cottage situated in Helston, Cornwall. Enclosed garden. Porthleven 3 miles; Marazion 9.9 miles. (Ref. 1012554)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 3 nights From £391

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  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

    Perfect

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A stylish, stone barn conversion in the rural village of Gulval, near Penzance in Cornwall. Open-plan. Wooburning stove. Counrtyside views. Penzance 1.9 miles; Marazion 5.2 miles; St Ives 6.1 miles. (Ref. 1071346)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher


for 3 nights From £500

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  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

    Perfect

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Chy-An -Oula, a beautiful, detached barn conversion resting in Seworgan near Constantine, Cornwall. Single-storey. Woodburning stove. EV charging. Garden. Constantine 2.5 miles; Helston 4.8 miles; Falmouth 8.8 miles. (Ref. 1156240)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher


for 3 nights From £431

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

    Perfect

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Beachspoke Loft is a tasteful, first-floor apartment resting along the north coast in Portreath, Cornwall. Woodburning stove. Close to amenities and beach. Truro 11.5 miles; St Ives 16.8 miles. (Ref. 1128126)

  • Wi-fi
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights From £437

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Mays Cottage is a simply stunning, character cottage in the village of St Issey, Cornwall, with gardens, close by shops, pubs, and beaches. Wadebridge 4.2 miles; Padstow 4.3 miles; Newquay 13.6 miles. (Ref. 1201507)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights From £677

With a warmer climate than average and superb dining opportunities within striking distance, this selection of short breaks in Cornwall is the perfect choice for a weekend getaway.

Why Short Breaks in Cornwall?

A Cornwall getaway is the perfect escape from everyday life, with almost a third of Cornwall being a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, you will find something to suit all ages and tastes.

From the rolling hills with a multiitude of walks and historical landmarks to a dramatic coastline with an abundance of glorious beaches to explore, Cornwall weekend breaks promise to be an action-packed one.

For more ways on how to spend your Cornwall weekend away, browse our Cornwall Travel Guide »

Places to Visit from Cornwall Weekend Breaks

Cornwall is home to a whole host of iconic attractions and landmarks you can visit on your short break. If you are bringing younger guests along for a Cornwall short break, how about a visit to one of the iconic family attractions nearby, such as Blue Reef Aquarium or Newquay Zoo?

For those feeling adventurous, look forward to walking the famous South West Coast Path, where you will be delighted to find glorious beaches, secluded coves and weather-beaten cliffs along the way.

Take a trip to Land’s End and see the Land’s End sign, England's westernmost point and the close by coastal village of Sennen Cove.

Cornwall is also extremely popular with food lovers, with Michelin-starred restaurants dotted around the region, as well as opportunities to sample the famous Cornish pasty.

Other places to visit whilst on short breaks in Cornwall include:

Boscastle

Looe

Newquay

Padstow

St Ives

Tintagel

Types of Cornwall Holidays

Make your next quick getaway a Cornwall weekend break!

If you seek a touch of luxury, why not treat you and your loved ones to a Cornwall cottage with a hot tub or one of these luxury Cornwall cottages? If you fancy staying close to the coast, why not choose a beach cottage or a coastal cottage in Cornwall? Or if you're bringing your canine companion along, browse these pet friendly Cornwall cottages. There are also plenty of romantic breaks in Cornwall to choose from! There are also plenty of lodges in Cornwall for you to choose from. On the other hand, if you're hoping to save some money without making any compromises, then we'd highly recommend taking a look at these cheap Cornwall cottages as well.

If you seek a weekend getaway, we can help you find the perfect cottage in Cornwall or why not browse the full selection of weekend and short break cottages?